CNG Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 1421. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. MICHAEL III, 'the Drunkard', with 
BASIL I. 842-867 AD. Æ Follis (8.00 gm, 6h). 
Constantinople mint. Struck 866-867 AD. Estimate 
$300 Sold For $700 

MICHAEL III, with BASIL I. 842-867 
AD. Æ Follis (8.00 gm, 6h). Constantinople mint. 
Struck 866-867 AD. +MIhAEL IMPERAT', facing bust 
of Michael, wearing crown and loros, holding 
patriarchal cross on globus and akakia / +bASIL 
IUS REX*, similar bust of Basil I. DOC III 8; SB 
1693. EF, dark green patina. Rare and choice. 
($300)

From the Malcolm W. Heckman Collection.


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